Bains chauds de Matemale

Matemale, Pyrenees-Orientales, France

Location: Matemale, Pyrenees-Orientales, France
Water type: sulfurous
Temperature: 38 °C
pH: 6.5

Water profile

Thermicity

Neutral

38 °C

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Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.

Mineralisation

Bio-active

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Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.

Buoyancy

Standard buoyancy

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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

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Bains Chauds de Matemale is a naturally warm sulphurous spring found in the Capcir plateau of the Pyrénées-Orientales, a high-altitude landscape of forests, lakes, and clean mountain air. The thermal waters emerge at an inviting temperature and have been used by local communities for their perceived benefits in treating skin, joint, and respiratory conditions. Set amid the scenic uplands of French Catalonia, this thermal site combines geothermal warmth with the invigorating qualities of mountain nature.

Insider tip — Bains Chauds de Matemale are natural thermal outflows on the high Cerdagne plateau at roughly 1,600 m elevation, making them among the highest-altitude sulfurous springs in the French Pyrenees. The open plateau setting beneath Font-Romeu means clear skies on most days of the year, and the contrast between snowy winters and warm spring water creates a dramatic bathing experience. Sheep and horses often graze the surrounding plateau, lending the site a bucolic pastoral character.

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